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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando — patch notes and updates

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Hotfix 1.6.12026-05-12Hello Commandos,We're rolling out a quick Hotfix, correcting the Prestige system. Changing the prestige level of a maxxed out weapon was made impossible following Patch 1.6.It is now possible again to change the prestige level of your weapon once it's already maxxed out.We apologize for the inconvenience caused.The Focus & Saber team
Public Test Server up - New map, weapons & vehicles2026-05-06Hello Commandos,We're launching the second session of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando's Public Test Server! A LOT of new content is here for you to test: new map, new weapons, new ennemies, new vehicles and many customization elements as well. You'll also come acress new challenges, quality of Life changes and more.Last time, we made some balance changes following your feedback on the "Insane" difficulty. We're looking to make som tweaks following your feedback on this session.This PTS will last about 2 weeks and is available in all languages.⚠️Test environment, expect bugs and work in progress elements.⚙️​How to access the Public Test Server
Patch 1.6 is live2026-04-30Hello Commandos,Patch 1.6 is now live! Prepare to suffer. Very few Commandos will be ready for our new difficulty setting: the INSANE one. This is the ultimate challenge, only for certified elite zombie killers. To unlock the Insane difficulty for each map, it must first be completed on Hard difficulty.We tested this new difficulty at the beginning of April on the Public Test Server and we'd like to thank you for your feedback on it! We'll definitely be having more Public Testing sessions so be on the lookout. Alongside the Prestige system change you've requested, we're also implementing a ton of balance changes on this patch. The Defender be
Our Public Test Server is live!2026-04-13Hello Commandos,More suffering, more chaos. We're launching the official Public Test Server for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando! We'll mainly be testing our new difficulty mode: INSANE.​🛠️​What is a Public Test Server ?A Public test server is an alternative version of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando which allows you to test upcoming changes or content before they officially release. For us, the goal is to get feedback and adjust the changes we plan on making. For you, the goal is to try out new features and have some fun!The Public Test Server builds still include "work in progress" content. You should expect some technical issues and non-de
Community Event this weekend!2026-04-03Hey Commandos,This week-end, we're having our first Community Event on John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. Here's what's happening and how to get your rewards: ➡️ Collectively complete a grand total of 200 000 missions to unlock a 1000 mortite reward➡️ This event will be live from 03/04 9 AM UTC to 06/04 9 AM UTCHow to enter and claim your rewards ?To claim your rewards, you must create a PROS account and link John Carpenter's Toxic Commando to the platform you're playing on. This can be done easily by launching the game and scanning the QR Code in the main menu.The rewards will be credited (should the objective be reached) on the account you li
Update 1.52026-04-02Hello Commandos!Second patch for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is live! Bringing Toggle ADS option along with multiple crash fixes. Check out the full Patch Notes below.We've got a first Community Event coming up this weekend. Saty tuned tomorrow for more information.Our future plans include more Quality of Life improvements, bug fixes, and of course, new content. Our first major update with new content is still planned for this summer. Check out our roadmap below.PATCH NOTESAdded ADS Toggle setting.Crash fixesFixes have been deployed for crashes occuring on the following situationsInteracting with mortarUsing ping markers on mortar in the
Patch 1 - Connectivity Fixes2026-03-19Hello everyone, We just released the first update of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando! We’re fully focused on bringing more Quality of Life improvements, bug fixes, and of course, new content.This first patch mostly brings connectivity improvements. Our first major update with new content is planned for this summer. PATCH NOTESVarious connectivity improvementsThanks for supporting us, we've got a lot more to come!- The Toxic Commando Team
Huge thanks after the release of Toxic Commando!2026-03-16Hi Commandos!Congratulations on surviving a full weekend of apocalyptic zombie mayhem 💪We’re thrilled to see so many people enjoying the game. We couldn’t be more proud to give you the zombie blasting game you were waiting for! Thank you all so much for your support.We’d also like to acknowledge that release day has been a bit rocky for some of you. There was a mix up with the time of launch displayed by Steam and we completely understand your frustration. Sorry about that, we know so many of you were eager to play the game as soon as possible.We’re also aware some of you experienced server issues beyond our control the day of the launch. Ou
Here's everything you need to know about Toxic Commando's Twitch Drops!2026-03-12Commmandos! 💥 John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is out, and we partnered with Twitch and many streamers for the release of the game to reward you with exclusive content until March 29! How do I receive my drops? 🎒 To receive the drops you earned, it’s very simple. You just have to link your Twitch and PROS accounts. If you do not have a Twitch account, you can click here and then on “Sign Up” to create your account. If you do not have a PROS account yet, you can create one here by clicking “Sign In or Register Now”! What can I get? 🔫 ​As part of the Twitch Drops program, you will be able to obtain numerous rewards for Toxic Commando by watch
Toxic Commando - Vehicles2026-03-12Hello Commandos! In today’s blog, we’re going to cover the different vehicles you’ll get to drive in Toxic Commando. Vehicles are a key feature in the game. Even though long walks may be good cardio, they can be quite dangerous. Vehicles provide a safer and faster way to travel during missions, plus, a cool bonus is that passengers can actually shoot at enemies right through the windows!. Each vehicle has its own characteristics and a special ability, which we’re going to detail below. You’ll be able to customize the visuals of the vehicles by changing the lights, the paintjob, the horn sound and by adding graffiti.You'll need gas to drive ar
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is OUT!2026-03-12The day has finally come!The sludge is here, the undead are rising, and it's f****** time to go commando.This is the chaos you've been waiting for.First of all, we want to send a huge thank you to everyone who played the demo! Based on your feedback, we’ve added an FOV slider for launch. ❤️ You may not be the best team of mercenaries, but you are a Toxic Commando! 💥In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster, turning soil to sludge and the living to undead monsters. Leon Dorsey, the genius behind the experiment, had a plan to make things right: hiring a team of highly tra
John Carpenter lends his voice to a new Toxic Commando animated trailer! 🧟2026-02-25Our brand new animated trailer is here, bringing the game’s buddy-movie-meets-over-the-top-action spirit to life in vibrant cartoon form! 🧟💥Brought to life by the brilliant folks at Gizmo Animation, this animated trailer also features John Carpenter as a terrifying zombie party-god, with the Master of Horror himself voicing his character and setting the stage for an apocalypse unlike any other.Powering this vibrant world and perfectly capturing the energy of 80s movies is the original track by synthwave band Gunship, “Tell Me When the World Stops Ending,” composed specifically for the trailer. A blend of animation, voice, and music that flo
Demo Update 1 Patch Notes2026-02-23Hello everyone, This Demo update focuses on stability improvements and some Quality of Life adjustments. We've addressed the reported issue of blurry images by setting the "Cinematic Ambiance" to disabled by default. Please report back if you continue to experience this problem.Regarding the highly-requested FOV slider, we want to assure you we are actively working on this feature and plan to implement it as soon as possible.We’re also working on adding a toggle ADS option. PATCH NOTES QoL ImprovementsThe "Cinematic Ambiance" graphic setting is now disabled by default. This change addresses and resolves the "blurry image" problem experienced
Steam Demo FAQ2026-02-19The Toxic Commando Demo is now live, and this blog lays out everything you need to know about it! Don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments if you need further details. Technical InformationPlatform: This is a Steam-exclusive demo. Duration: The demo starts on February 19th at 10:00 AM UTC and wraps up on March 3rd at 10:00 AM UTC.Minimum & Recommended specs:Minimum system requirements:OS: Windows 10/11 64-bitCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400RAM: 16GBGPU: AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070VRAM: 8GBStorage: 58GB (SSD Required)Preset: LowExpected FPS: 30Resolution: 1920 x 1080Recommended system requirements:OS: Windows
Toxic Commando - Classes devblog2026-02-18Hello Commandos!We're excited to detail the four classes of Toxic Commando in today's blog! Let’s dive in! First, to clear up a frequent question: the character you choose is independent of the four classes. This means you are free to pick your favorite character and assign them to any class you wish. You can level up classes all the way to 40. You earn XP for a class by playing missions; harder missions give you more XP. Each class has its own unique Special Ability and skill tree. The skills are separated by tiers, determining their power. Of course, the strongest skills will require progress further in the skill tree, and will necessitate
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando's brand new Gameplay Overview Trailer is here!2026-02-04Get ready for non-stop zombie destruction 🧟💥The trailer introduces the highly trained (and incidentally cheapest) team of mercenaries you’ll be cleaning the zombie mess as in this 4-player co-op action survival shooter, taking on multiple missions through a semi-open world infested with Sabers hellish Swarm technology, sending endless, simultaneous waves of mutated monstrosities straight at your face.Armed and dangerous 🔫🪖Luckily, you’ll have the wheels of a slime-proof line-up of badass rides to smash them under and navigate this hellscape. Expect a lethal set of 16 primary weapon types and all kinds of secondary weapons that will have y
Toxic Commando: Fusing blood, mud, and John Carpenter2026-01-28Ever wondered how a streamer's fear of being stuck in the mud sparked an entire game idea? 🤔 Journalist Brian Crecente sat down with Saber Interactive's Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer, and Nikolai Egorikhin, Lead Producer, to dive into the origins, chaos, and creative vision behind John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. 🧟💥 It started with a spark of an idea: What if you mashed up an off-road trucking simulator with the dread of a lurking evil? Then came the prototyping and mud. Finally, John Carpenter signed on, bringing with him his horror film pedigree, storytelling prowess, synth music compositions, love of video games, and—of course—his
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando releases on March 12, 2026.2025-12-12Toxic Commando releases March 12. 💥In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster, turning soil to scum and the living to undead monsters. However, Leon Dorsey, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to make things right: a team of highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. That’s why he hired THE TOXIC COMMANDO.Team with up to 4 buddies with full crossplay support across PC and consoles. Send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld as you drive across semi-open maps and tear thr
FAQ2025-08-20This FAQ will be updated with any recurring questions we see, and with additional info we can provide as the release gets closer, so make sure to come back once in a while!The best way to catch us is on the game's Discord server. We're active every day!Join our Discord server hereWhat is John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando?Imagine a game inspired by John Carpenter filmography of the 80’s, mixed with buddy-movie vibes, over-the-top action, humor, and horror. That’s John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, a first person shooter set in the near future, where an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster: the
Toxic Commando's gameplay trailer is here!2025-08-19At Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, we revealed the very first look at John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando's gameplay, our a co-op FPS where you and your squad of friends battle hordes of horrifying creatures before they infect the entire world! Whether behind-the-wheel or on foot, players will face massive enemy hordes and daunting bosses, all powered by Saber's Swarm Engine (the same tech behind World War Z: Aftermath and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2). And yes, the game fully supports crossplay co-op, so you can team up with friends across PC and consoles! 💥 Not just another mercenary team In the near future, an experimental attempt to harne